Sarah Wagner

Being too scared to sleep is a sleep disorder known as somniphobia. People who’ve never suffered from this condition might find it difficult to understand. This fear of falling asleep can cause stress and anxiety and, in the long run, can severely impact your general health and mental well-being. The fear you get about going … Read more

Sleep paralysis can be a terrifying experience, and it can make bedtime a living nightmare for those who suffer from it. If this is something that has become a regular occurrence, then you will notice it starts to have a negative impact on your daily life and interrupt simple tasks such as focus, work, and … Read more

Waking up dizzy in the morning is a more common problem than you might think, and more often than not, it’s no cause for concern. However, it could be a sign of an underlying health concern. Morning dizziness is not usually a problem on its own but is often a side effect of something else. … Read more

In some cases, such as a snoring partner, or noisy neighbors, sleeping with headphones or earbuds might be the only way to get the quality of sleep necessary to function. But the question I often get asked is, what’s the most comfortable way to sleep with headphones or earbuds, and are there any risk factors? … Read more

Experiencing hip pain during the night can be highly frustrating. It can prevent you from getting restorative sleep, resulting in fatigue during the day. There are many possible causes of why hip pain occurs during the night, and most of them aren’t connected to any form of previous injury. The position in which you sleep … Read more

If you’re suffering from a UTI infection, your discomfort, especially during the evening, can adversely affect your sleep quality. The initial matter you need to address when trying to sleep with UTI discomfort is reducing the discomfort itself. Once you’ve done this, you can look at other ways to sleep without waking up multiple times … Read more

Having a chemo port fitted can be a stressful enough time without the challenge of missed sleep or discomfort during the night. While some people may not have an issue sleeping comfortably with a chemo port, others find it highly troublesome, and it can knock on their day-to-day lives. Suppose you’ve recently had a chemo … Read more

Caring for a new baby can be a daunting experience, especially for first-time parents. After all, there’s a seemingly endless list of dos and don’ts when keeping little ones safe, happy, and well. And so, while knowing how to dress a baby for sleep might sound simple enough, there are some essential guidelines to consider. … Read more

By the time most children reach their mid-toddler years, they’re usually pretty excited about sleeping in their beds. But that’s only the case for some. Some children find transitioning from co-sleeping with mom and dad to having their bedroom difficult. Such a drastic change can feel scary and intimidating, especially if they’ve snuggled up beside … Read more